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PERSONAL.

:. Frank Grady Esq, Of Ballinger,
Mr.. J. T. Hodge returned ,esterday
from Il trip to Austin.
capt. II. {. Lindsay aud adv have
lett on = visit to Alabama.
Mrs. !. II. Torbett has returned
IRON trip to the country.
Mr. : j. Mugs. banker OF Gates.
Nl!le, was in the city yesterday.
Texas, has decided to locate in Waco.
ana practice his profession here.
{. f. Westcrdshl. jr., aud Ollie llur-
wood lett yesterday on avi>it to
Chicago.
Miss Louie Mackey, of Georgetown.
IL III the city on "A visit to Mi., Fannie
Sparh-
Prot H. o. Rouusavall j, at BRYAN
Mtsndiuga conference of the Method .
ist church.
Dr. q. G.. McGrcgor is ~ doing
wei. ana Is rapidly passing the criti-
cal period safely.
DC. Hardy, ESQ. left on the Mis-.
souri, Pacific train last eycuug TO be
absent 70 day or Two
Mr.. G. NJ. Boynton, the geuiel edi-
tor, came IN from Hamilton Yesterday
and will spend few days I'm the CITY
/ Mrs. Il. /. Munroc aud her sister.
/ Miss ElOise Davidson, have gonp on "A
/ visit TO their old home NJ Quincy.
Florida.
Miss Emma Mas On, who has been
visiting the family Of Mr.A.L Hen.
der-on left last evening for Delhi.
Louisiana. her home
DIR. j. c. j. King. Dr. j. h. Crantill,
Rcv, Il. ii, Carroll, Dr. w Il Robin.
sou. Me-srs. .. b. Barrct and G.. W
smith, left for Fort Worth ON last
evening" train.
Mr.. G. G. Gibson and lady. OF
Gatosville, after short STAY i'm Waco
left Yesterday for Montreal, Canada
where Mrs. Gibson will spend tn,
summer Mr., Gibson zoe, east ~
purchase good, Tor new ana NOR,
extended business.
At the New McClclAud. lIarr,
owen, Dallas, T Il Howard. Louis
vile, kN: W + Fisher, Chicago;J ,
Pepper, Temple; Geo ii Gasso,yay
Marlin: lno q Winter city. W "
Baker, Nose. NJ & spence, TcNqr
kama; : j Ming, GatcsyiI.r: Il VA,
clykc, New Orleans. Il Norton. cItN
WI. Gridcr, City. John Mabry. Nc
sour; Ware Young. Kansas Civ: j
h, Nr ght, LaguatdE j G. Oldham
IAguarday sam kuowlcs Dover: "
Il. Brandon, louisiana; ]. .. Jone,
J. "rmcr'v,llc; o. Is. Niu,on. Dccatci
j W Gideon, James Town Missi,ipp
Wood RainwHter, SArdi, Mississippi
: At the Pacific f. O Joblonowisk
City. j W Norton, 81 Louis; W
Cole and wife, Dallas l. - NIchol 3oi
Whitney, j II Calm, Galveston: Y
J. lluback, Fort Worth: j + Croone,
Harry McCme, = f Huxley, Bcltoi
\ NJ Grambling, Tyler; II Rosentha
Phila; NJ Il Bucksbaum. Baltomor,
Il Kahn, Houston, Geo Jorda
aud wife, llillsboro; Oscar Schmit
milwaukee, n II Boykm. Dalla>: J
Brovaugh, 81 Louis; VI Grant, llou.
ton, h y Packard, Chicago; !. VI Rey
nolds, IT Louis; G. { Gibson and wlf,
Galveston; Geo - Evans, Gardnc
Mas; II q King and family, Beltoi
p Jno IA Hogan. Houston: G. VI Boyntol
II & Wood, city.
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Il'r" Charming N"una L,dlcs Eutcr-
tai" In.ir ii"rd- in - >o,r
Though Popular Manner.
y delightful evening was spent 1y
quite party of Young itdie. and gen
temcn last evening at the residence
of Mr. T. +. Sperks, with the Misses
LOWE Mackic Maggie Talley and
Fannie sparks. The party wa, of
the raiuboW-bubh,c order. and the
contest for the championship boQuet
for blowing the largest bubble WAS
successfully won by MIR. ChAs. Turn r
and Miss Agnes DObbs. Music and
recitation, were introduced and added
much u the plcasue OF those present.
a handsome supper was spread at
about II O'Clock, aud the guests took
their departure AT 1880 Chinese
lanterns suspended from honeysuckle
bowers added to the beauty aud
romance OF the scene, and caused the
utterauce of sentiments up to that
time locked IN the re pecuYo bosoms
OF the gallant aud the fair. The party
consisted OF the following. Mcsdamcs
Clay Clark, Lane GRAND and +. i.
spark. Misses Kerr, Ida TIbbs,
Lille Lyons, Annie Cox, Loyie Mac
key, Hattie Napier, Agnes Dobbs,
Hattie Tricc, Manmc llallum, Pearl
Madden, Kate FISHER, Zoe Hubby,
Lulo Dickey. Mary Speight, Eva bar
row, julia Robertson, Rosa King,
Maggie Tal!cy, Lola Harris, Fannie
Spark, and Mcssrs. Mckcuncn. Can
non, Tom Mad.Iin, George Pierce.
Walter Reese. II. +. Kumpo, Champc
McCulloch, Ed Marshall, Bee Steph-
cnson, Sneed Hin, Charles Turner,
vii Hill, Jesse ate- Bra wcI' Frank
Connor Tom Crawford. Bob Tol.on,
i. =. CAvcn-. Or, Howard, Dr. Lips
comb and nr; fcrrcl.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-06-30

-Four hundred childrra.. mi.sc.'.
ana ladies' straw shapes 40 ID cent.
each-Worth i0 cents and several
othcr lots in medium and fine goods.
nj less than manufacturers cost.
Comparc prices before buyiug.
+. NICHoLsoN Millinery Co..
Cor. Fifth aud Franknu.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-06-30

Go to W. Il Matthews, Frankliu.
between Fifth and Sixth streets for
house md sign painting paper-haug
ing, decorations, etc, in best of styic
and most rea~ onable charges.
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Ga. at the piano aud music house
OF Iho-. Coggan q Bro, 1853 south
Fourth troct, Waco, and after satI. ~.
ng yourself Of the superior quality Of
instruments, low price. uud easy
lrrms, ask to ue shown "5 ycar- old
ana J year old
Weber Emerson ana Mathu hex
pianos and Goggan ~ Bro. Organs ut
1863 South Fourth street, Waco.
Il. A. Litrle ~ CO. VIII sell YOU
groceries at rock bottom prices, aud
deliver them promptly.
"Our own" mems calf button, lace
anu congress hoes at IS pair. Every
pair warranted, at Sanger Brothers.
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AH,>kEIDI>>Ln.
cot, H"sor q. unls ~ Padriu'- pari,
iuD 9th, GoJd 'Iimo.

A. II IL. M July G'h, CoI H. &. Mills
viii deliver an hdiiCs. iottc people
ON the amendment There viii be a
basket dinner ana picnic, and the com
m'ltee expect to see "a large uumbcr of
people present on the occasion
J. { ALEXANDRA, Chaiman
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county gang existed
ANOTHER BRUTE.
Special Dispatch TO the Examiner.
GALVESTON, July 2.-Frank Gal
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our ~ Stamp In red on front Of wrapper,
J. II. zEILIS L Co., Philadelphia, Pa
Sole proprietoH. Price, sl.0o
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suc SsSy > 1907
will compete with the Island City
nine for the mastery. Considerable
money Is risked on these games and
they will be watched with interest.
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Delivered daily in quantities OF
10 cents and upwards, sack.
ed tor shipment, Make season con.
tracts with John Farley
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24
A DELAY IN M'CAW'S TRIAL.
One Of the Jurors Becomes Seriously Ill-An
Important Witness for the Prosecution.

John s. Flack. one of the jurors in the McCaw
murder trial, who resides three miles west of the
city, suddenly became seriously sick Tuesday
night after he went home. and the trial was post
poned yesterday morning until he is able to be
in attendance. He was considerably better last
evening, and the attorneys hope to go on with
the trial this morning. The State occupied yes
terday in hunting up additional witnesses and
discovered several that are valuable. Ore of
them. jeremiah Weakly, saw the murder, and
knew the parties we'll. He remembers that on
the evening previous to the picnic Fonlke came
to his store and bought tin bucket, and in con-
fdence told him that he was going into
the detective business to work up a gang of
counterfeiters. The next afternoon at the pic
mic Weakly saw McCaw and Foulke together
talking liz confidence. and he WAS led to watch
them because Of what Foulke had told him the
previous eyening. Because Of McCaw's reputa-
ton he wondered If he was not one of the men
Fouke was seeking to convict. When near the
wagon-tougue he saw McGaw plunge the knife
into Foulke's breast and he did it with such
force that he rad TO exert himself to withdraw
the knife 1t was several minutes before the
crowd realized what had been done. and when
they did, there was wild hunt for the murderer
drunken man near the fence came near being
mobbed in the excitement, and was only saved
by Weakly telling the crowd that McCaw was
the murderer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24
SHOT In THE BREAST.
The Grand Hotels Head Waiter Shoots Ne
gro Rushing Upon Him with Razor.

Thomas Lewis, colored, is one Of the head
walters at the Grand Hotel. Severa, weeks ago
Thomas Graves. another colored man, was en-
ployed as a waiter and put to work under Lewis
The two did not get along we'll together, and on
several occasions Lewis found it necessary to
complain to the management about Graves. At
breakfast, yesterday morning, Graves refused
to obey some of Lewiss orders, for which he was
reported and subsequently discharged. AT IL
o'clock, while Lewis and his walters were cleaning
the dlning-room, Graves came in and accused
Lewis OF having him discharged. Lewis told
him that he had only reported him, but Graves
insisted that Lewis had mistreated him and
wanted to fight. He made rush towards
Lewis with an open razor, and was told to keep
back. This he would not do Lewis ran to an
adjoining room, took pistol from the vest of
another employee and shot Graves in the breast.
The ball entered near his heart and lodged in
the region of the left shoulder joint. Graves
was taken to the Surgical Institute where the
ball was extracted and his wound dressed. 1t
is very dangerous one, .and may prove fatal
After the shooting Lewis went to his home,
corner Of First and Lafayette streets, where he
was arrested by Detective Thornton, He insists
that he used the pistol in self-defense. He is
twenty-one years of age and has been in the en-
poy OF the hotel for long while.
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a Noble Mission Grandlv Fulfilled.

In its power to utilize probabilities, and to
make the most and best of disaster, life insur
ance stands alone and unapproachable among
the economics OF modern times. 1t takes under
its special care and guardianship the family, and
protects it from the natural consequences of a
disaster that no vigilance can foresee and no
care prevent. Instead Of being scheme of
chances-as was formerly urged against it-life
insurance tends to eliminate chance from family
prospects and prosperity. It discounts proba-
biiity and gives certainty
Upon such mlSSiOn-aS noble and benefcent
as can well be conceiyed-life insurance en-
barked in this country about half century ago.
Among the pioneers in this great field was the
New York Life Insurance Company, Wi ch is
sued its first policy in 1915. During the forty
two years that have since elapsed this company
has kept steadily its way, perfecting its
methods, enlareing its scope, and exsmplifying,
in a practical manner, the benefits and possibili-
ties of the system. In order to substantiate in
an INELIGIBLE manner these references to the
history of the New York Life, we give herewith
the following
FACTS AND FIGURES:
/. The New York Life was the first company,
and for thirty five years the only company, to
omit from its policies the clause making them
void in case Of suicide Very few companies do
it now Being convinced that most suicides are
the result of insanity, and that many cases Of ac
cidental death and murder cannot be distin
adopted, in 1850, rule for all. namely. the
prompt payment of every claim not viiiated by
evident fraud.
9 The New York Life was the first company
to recognize the policy holders right to paid up
insurance, in case of discontinuanco OF pay
ment of premiums, by originating and intro.
ducing. in 1860 the first on-forfeiture policies
the beginning of the modern non forfeiture
system-which has become part of the insur-
ance statutes of the country. On the present
volume of business, the saving to policy holders
by reason of the non-forfeiture principle. as
originated and introduced by the New York Life
is over five million dollars per year.
3. The New York Life was the first company
and is still nearly the only company-to at
tach to each policy issued copy of the applica-
/ ton upon which the contract is based. This
gives the insured a complete copy of the con-
tract, and thus enables him to correct mistakes
while living, and avoid causes of dispute after
death.
4. The New York Life issues greater varie-
ty of policies than any other life company
thereby adapting its contracts to the largest num-
Der of people. 1t has lately perfected a return
premium feature, under which many of its pol
icies are issued with guaranteed return Of all
premiums paid, in addition to the amount orig
inally insured, in case of death during speci-
fed period.
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Amusement Matters.

IA Cold Day" as presented by Fisher & Has
sans company, continues to fill the Museum at
every performance, and it will run the rest of
the week. 1t is bright and amusing
Mr.. Frank Mayos engagement will begin at
the Grand Opera-house tonight, and kindly
welcome will doubtless await him, for theater
eoers here have always had an appreciation of
his fine talents as an actor. For the first time
in this city he will present his new, romantic
DRAMA ''Nordeck" play that has been highly
commended in other cities. and has achieved one
of the genuine and lasting successes of recent
years. Additional interest is connected with
the engagement on account of the appearance
with Mr. Mayo of Miss Alice Fischer of Terre
Haute. protege of Senator Voorhees,. anG a
young lady who has many friends in Indianapo-
lie. Although comparatively new to the stage,
she has already made marked progress in the
profession, and is regarded as one of the most
promising of the younger actresses. She has
an excellent part in 'Nordeck"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24
Three Years for BigamY.

JOLIET, ILL.,, Feb 23.-Edward D. Tucker, the
dashing young salesman of Chicago wholesale
house. who has been troubled with more wives
than the law allows, and who was recently tried
was received at the penitentiary this morning.
setenced for three years for bigamy. A previous
trial at Kankakee resulted in two-year term.
Tucker obtained Utah divorce from his first
wife, and married a second in Minnesota Wife
No | found Tucker at Kankakee. and, proving
the Utah divorce an illegal one. she has made it
so warm for him that now ne wears the stripes.
fuckers relatives are wealthy Chicago people.
and desperate effort is now being made to ge,
the case before the Supreme Court.
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THE RECORD OF THE COURTS.
Superior Court,

Room L Hon. Napoleon D. Taylor. Judge
James Corrniar vs.. Joseph Meyer ct all appeal
Judgment for 1910.
Robert p. Duncan Elias c. Atkins ct al: con.
tract. On trial by court.
Room 2-Hon. d. w. Howe. juice.
Charles w Nickel ct al. VS. Charles Kerkhaff ct al
contract. Trial by court. and finding for plaintiff for
SIS.
Isaac Dunn vs.. William f. Mick; suit for att, ,ney
fees. Jury find for plaintiff.
Charles j. Schaffer VS.. William A. Wheeler; dam
ages On trial by jury.
Room 3-Hon Lewis q. Walker, Judge
John Bittle VS.. The Indiana Bloomington & West
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damages -oNAu -
Il, Mary HIag vs.. Charles Haag; divorce Granted on
Wlloer =. Allen ct al. vs., Conrad Ruckelhaus ac
.connf on trial by jury.
NEW SUITS.
@, arthur v r. Brown, administrator, vs. Knowles D.
Shaw: complaint to foreclose mortgage Demand
81. 100.
Il X. Fairbank & Co. vs. William Clark & Co.. suit
ON account. Demand 5000
Joseph Wolff ct al. vs. John Schafner compliant
on account. Demand $3.50
Jennie McMillen James AcAIillen complaint
ioi oWorce. Allegation failure to provide and aban
Comment Demand 81 600
Amanda Wright ct al VS.. Indiana W. Lewis ct al;
complaint on note. Demand $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24
A GA r j.

- " nave opened new Stove and House Furnish;np
foods establishment at No SO Soutb Mard;a ssraats
anu anu take pleasure in informing the public that we
aetur Seiefaed line Of goods the very best
that our experience in the business in the
us 10 thoroughly understand the needs of this com
mh nun and with this knowledge to guide us we
Fuller & Warren Ranges, Miller & Co.'S Wronsbt
S.eel Ranges, the popular Quick Meal" Gasoline
Stoves the Alaska Refrigerator. and among our
staples the indianapolis Stoves Our new goods are
rapidly coming in and in few days will ali be ready
Ior inspection With our special facilities we believe
we are aoe to hold out exceptional inducements to
purchasers With thanks to our numerous friends in
the community for past favors we are very respect
fully, VIM. II. BENIN EFT r. SON
IS South Meridian Street.
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Items from the Courts.

A woMAN's ISLANDER SUIT DISMISSED.
The SANDER sui. of Ellen Caravan against
James L. Simpson was called in the Circuit
Court yesterday, and as the defendant failed to
appear, the case was dismissed. The amount
asked for in the complaint was So, 600.
SUING FOR FIFTEEN MILLIONS.
James P. Jessup, of New York, and Isaac a.
Knox, of Missouri. filed suit in chancery against
the Wabash, St Louis & Pacific railroad in the
federal court, yesterday. on bonds amounting to
5000 000 issued by the old Toledo, Wabash &
Western, which has since been incorporated
with the Wabash
RECEIVER cHENEY's REPORT.
j. Fl. Cheney, receiver of the Lake Erie e
Western railroad, yesterday filed an itemized
statement, in accordance with an order of the
court, showing the condition of the concern.
He reports that, after paying current expenses.
and all sums which the court has directed to be
paid, he will still have hand 800 900 of which
he asks to pay at once. $50 900 into the court for
such disposition as the court may direct
APPLICATION FOR RECEIVER.
M. E. Vinton, now of Minnesota sued for a
receiver for the Salisbury & Vinton Paper Com.
pany in the federal court yesterday, alleging
that the company was indebted to him to the
amount of $3.50. He also states that the com
pany is indebted to others to the amount of $40 :
000 and that some of it will soon fall due. He
states that it is doubtful if this plant of the com
pany is OF sufficient value to pay all claims
SUING HIS EMPLOYER FOR DAMAGES
Last fall. while working for William A.
Wheeler, the stove pipe elbow manufacturer on
Fort Wayne avenue Charles j. Schaffer fell
down hatchway and broke leg, and was
otherwise seriously hurt. He instituted suit
against Mr.. Wheeler for damages, claiming that
the fall was due to negligence on the part of Mr.
Wheeler. The began before a jury in
Judge Howes room last evening. He wants
So, 600 for his injuries.
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A Gard.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb %, 1887.
Indiana Insurance Company-Geutleme AL
low me to thank you for the prompt adjustment
and payment of our loss under your cyclone
policy No. 1851 The loss occurred on Feb. II
and we to-day received your check in full pay
ment thereof-$115 20. Yours truly
INDIANAPOLIS CABINET COMPANY
By F. A. COFFIN, Secretary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24


To builders or those who contemplate building
we advise visit to our store and examination of
goods and prices before buying. We can do
you some good in that line. You want to see
the full size model of Hills sliding inside blinds
and you will take them in preference to the old
style every time HTLDEBRAND & FUGATE.
SO South Meridian street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24
CITY MATTERS in GENERAL.
To-Day,s Doines

TO-Day's DoSngs
MILITARY CARNIVAL, Tomlinson Hall, afternoon
and evening.
ST5n ItaII " NIGHTINGALE ASSOuln IN W
-,~-->--A,, Plymouth Church. 3 O'Clock P. N.
GRAND OPERA-HOUSE-Frank Mayo in Nor.
deck" evening.
ing
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and the action of the Light Infantry was severely
criticised. Tonight the Lyra Society will giye
concert and the Uniform Rank. K. of p, No Ia.
AID the Emmett Guards will give exhibition
drills
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24
Circuit Court.

Hon. A. &. Ayres Judge.
Ellen Caravan James L. Simpson; SANDER.
Dismissed for want of prosecution.
Eliza Hopkins VS.. Newton J. Hawk ct al; replevn
Dismissed.
Thomas Dinwiddle vs.. Newton J. Hawk ct al;
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24
Builders HardW are.

SPRING style hats at Seatons Hat Store, %
North Pennsylvania street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24
Chean Dry Goods,

A. Dickson & Co.'S cheap sale now going on
has met with good success. and will be continued
for two weeks longer. This is cheap sale to
reduce stock. Cost is not thought of.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24
NATURAL LAW IN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD,
BY HENRY DRUMMOND.

Those who fail to read this great
work will suffer serious loss. It's
originality makes it almost reye-
lation. Every page possesses a deep
interest.
We have the new edition, regular
price 81, which we are selling at Is
cents.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-24

THE bses patterns Of folding-beds at VIM. L.
EldeSs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-09-09
Snow and Statuary.

The results of the examination of snow
taken from different places in Munich
and its neighborhood by Mr.. Sendtner,
says the Pharmaceutical journal, would
seem to indicate not only that snow has
a considerable faculty for absorbing sui
phurous acid from the atmosphere, but
that the absorption goes on continuously
for some time Mr.. Sendtner ascertained
that, on one day when snow fell, sui
phurous and sulphuric acids were pre-
sent in it in fairly equal proportions, but
on the second day almost all the sui
phurous acid had been ozonized to sui
phuric acid. In the vicinity of chin
neys and gas works the absorption would,
of course, be greater.
This great absorptive power toward
sulphurous and sulphuric acids is con
sidered of great practical interest as ex-
planning the destructive influence of
snow upon marble statuary. II Scientific
American.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-09-09
A Great Land SerDent.

When the oil fever struck the town Of
Otto in Cattaraugus county, there was
plot of several acres far up a ravine
which was practically unexplored. It
was swampy and overgrown with briars
and underbrush The oil scouts located
a well in these wilds, and an entcrpris-
ing Yankee followed with hotel,
around which he kept a number of sheep
and swine. Recently he missed a pig,
and day or two later two sheep mystic
riously disappeared. The day following
Landlord Sprague heard his dog making
fuss, and going to the door, saw a huge
black snake, which he says was 20 feet
long and nearly as large around as a
stovepipe, creeping through the grass in
the direction of the surrounding under
brush. He gave chase with two men,
but the reptile got under cover and
could not be found. Since that time the
snake has been seen by several persons.
The snake is described as jet black,
with head small in proportion to its
body Old inhabitants remember that
over 20 years ago a snake escaped from
John Robinson's circus while showing at
Randolph, N. Y, and that it was never
recaptured. The theory is that this
huge reptile got into the swamp and
worked its way back through the morass
a distance of 20 miles, where it has
dwelt in the seclusion offered by the
plat in the town of Otto. Searching
parties are looking for the snake and
if captured alive it will be placed in the
new Geological grounds at Long Point
on Chautauqua lake.